 Hear
that? A gentle strumming coming from Kapalua; sweet,
soulful riffs mixed with laughter and melody? Ki ho'alu,
Hawaiian slack-key guitar, has come home, thanks to a new concert
series celebrating this and other Hawaiian musical traditions:
'ukulele, steel guitar, and leo ki'e ki'e (falsetto singing.)
"Home" is an intimate, 120-seat amphitheater at the Ritz Carlton,
Kapalua--a room that lends itself perfectly to the cozy ambiance that
host George Kahumoku, Jr., creates. Kahumoku, proclaimed the "Hawaiian
Renaissance Man," perfectly melds music, talking story and laughter
into an old-fashioned, "feel good" experience. He shares the stage
with his talented son, Keoki, and with Hawaiian music masters Cyril
Pahinui, Ledward Ka'apana and Dennis Kamakahi.Master guitarists like Cyril Pahinui (son of the
legendary Gabby Pahinui), Ledward Kaapana, Brother
Noland and George Kuo are slated to join Kahumoku for
slack-key music and to talk story in a carefree format reminiscent of
the traditional Hawaiian backyard music and story sessions held with
friends and relatives. Occasionally, the concert will showcase
ukulele, steel guitar and falsetto musical artists.
These acclaimed musicians have performed around the globe, but they
say they love playing at home.
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Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series
at The Napili Kai Beach Resort, Napili on Maui:
Weekly shows every Wednesday evening.
Showtime at 7:30pm
Tollfree Reservations: (888) 669-3858,
or info on the web at:
http://www.slackkey.com
Seating is limited so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are
priced at $45 before taxes.
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